Process
The interview was over the phone, and they also sent me a shared whiteboard link over the internet.
They introduced the company, then asked questions about data structures, running times, etc. The questions were pretty straightforward, with nothing tricky.
They asked me to write a program to reverse a linked list. That was pretty straightforward, and I also answered questions about its running time.
Finally, they asked me to write the same program using recursion.
Questions
Just technical questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 168 interview experiences for the Tripadvisor Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Tripadvisor's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tripadvisor's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Tripadvisor Work Experiences
- 5.0Friendly and flexible work environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, AustraliaOctober 30, 2023Pros: The work environment is pretty friendly and flexible.Cons: A long process to deliver something new.
- 3.0Good new grad companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 8, 2023Pros: Amazing free food, good team, smart engineers.Cons: Management direction from the higher-ups is not tech-focused, which is inconsistent with an internet company.
- 3.0Fast-paced, But Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 14, 2025Pros: Fast-paced culture, informal, collaborative working.Cons: Long hours, etc., etc., etc.
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